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11 Delicious Low Carb Thanksgiving Meals for a Healthier Holiday

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Thanksgiving is synonymous with an abundance of food, and while it’s a time of celebration, it can be challenging if you’re watching your carbs. However, this collection of 11 Delicious Low Carb Thanksgiving Meals is here to make your holiday feast both scrumptious and healthier.

Each recipe is thoughtfully designed to bring joy to your taste buds while keeping those carb counts in check. So, go ahead and relish your Thanksgiving dinner without guilt – these low-carb options are sure to become new family favorites.

Pumpkin meatballs with baked pumpkin pieces.
Pumpkin Meatballs. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.
Cauliflower Pumpkin Puree in a bowl.
Thanksgiving Fusion: Cauliflower Pumpkin Puree. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Thanksgiving Fusion: Cauliflower Pumpkin Puree

Experience the fusion of flavors this Thanksgiving with our Cauliflower Pumpkin Puree Recipe. It’s a delightful and nutritious dish that combines the natural sweetness of pumpkin with the wholesome taste of cauliflower. Learn how to make pumpkin puree from scratch with our easy recipe, including roasting a fresh pumpkin. This fusion dish is perfect for Thanksgiving, offering a unique twist on traditional purees.
Get the Recipe: Thanksgiving Fusion: Cauliflower Pumpkin Puree

Chicken casserole with baked cheese inside a white dish.
Thanksgiving Delight: Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Thanksgiving Delight: Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole

Thanksgiving should be delightful, and our Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole, enriched with broccoli, bacon, and ranch, is just that. It’s a great one-pot meal for the whole family to enjoy. Put together in just a few minutes, and this creamy deliciousness will become a Thanksgiving favorite.
Get the Recipe: Thanksgiving Delight: Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole

Thanksgiving Substitute: Mashed Cauliflower ala Mashed Faux Potatoes

For a Thanksgiving substitute that’s equally delightful, consider our Mashed Cauliflower Recipe. It’s made with shredded cheese, cream cheese, and broth, creating the best mashed cauliflower puree to replace regular mashed potatoes. This low-carb cauliflower mashed potatoes is the recipe you’ve been searching for this Thanksgiving.
Get the Recipe: Thanksgiving Substitute: Mashed Cauliflower ala Mashed Faux Potatoes

Brussel Sprouts Casserole piece on a white plate.
Thanksgiving Comfort: Brussel Sprouts Casserole. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Thanksgiving Comfort: Brussel Sprouts Casserole

Thanksgiving is all about comfort, and our cheesy Brussel Sprouts Casserole offers just that. It’s a flavorful dish for dinner and even makes a perfect breakfast idea. Fully low carb, gluten-free, grain-free, and diabetic-friendly, this casserole, along with tender Brussel sprouts, has become a favorite with our kids as well. This Thanksgiving, give your family the comfort they deserve with this delightful dish.
Get the Recipe: Thanksgiving Comfort: Brussel Sprouts Casserole

Thanksgiving Coziness: Pumpkin Meatballs

Thanksgiving is all about coziness, and our Roasted Pumpkin Meatballs are here to deliver just that. Super quick and easy, these meatballs inside a casserole are incredibly delicious, filling your Autumn Kitchen with a satisfying rosemary aroma. It’s the perfect dish for your Thanksgiving meal prep, and it’s gluten-free, grain-free, diabetic-friendly, and a fantastic addition to your low-carb lifestyle.
Get the Recipe: Thanksgiving Coziness: Pumpkin Meatballs

Thanksgiving Ease: Easy Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Thanksgiving should be about ease, and our Easy Stuffed Cabbage Rolls make it possible. These cabbage leaves filled with a ground beef mixture and poured over with tomato sauce will be your next go-to Thanksgiving dinner, loved by the whole family.
Get the Recipe: Thanksgiving Ease: Easy Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Creamy Roasted Pumpkin Soup inside baked pumpkin bowl.
Thanksgiving Tradition: Creamy Roasted Pumpkin Soup. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Thanksgiving Tradition: Creamy Roasted Pumpkin Soup

Every Thanksgiving, we embrace traditions, and what’s more traditional than a bowl of creamy Roasted Pumpkin Soup? This easy-to-make soup is filled with fresh ingredients and even served in a gorgeous edible pumpkin bowl. It’s perfect for fall but also a great choice all year round. Plus, it’s fully gluten-free, grain-free, and perfect for diabetics, ensuring that your Thanksgiving meal is both delicious and inclusive.
Get the Recipe: Thanksgiving Tradition: Creamy Roasted Pumpkin Soup

A white bowl of potato salad with mayonnaise.
Thanksgiving Surprise: Faux Potato Salad. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Thanksgiving Surprise: Faux Potato Salad

This Thanksgiving, we have a surprise for you – our Faux Potato Salad. But there’s a twist: we skip the cauliflower and use turnip radish, making it an even tastier faux-tato salad. It’s a gluten-free and diabetic-friendly version of a low-carb yogurt mayonnaise potato salad. Get ready to be pleasantly surprised this Thanksgiving.
Get the Recipe: Thanksgiving Surprise: Faux Potato Salad

Broccoli Salad with Bacon inside wooden bowl.
Thanksgiving Classic: Broccoli Salad with Bacon. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Thanksgiving Classic: Broccoli Salad with Bacon

Thanksgiving is the time for classics, and our hearty Broccoli Salad with bacon and blueberries fits the bill. It’s a simple cold salad that’s perfect for your Thanksgiving table. Fully low carb, sugar-free, gluten-free, grain-free, and ideal for diabetics, this nutrient-filled salad is a classic idea for your next Potluck party or get-together.
Get the Recipe: Thanksgiving Classic: Broccoli Salad with Bacon

Thanksgiving Goodness: Brussel Sprouts Cups

Let’s talk about the goodness of Thanksgiving, and that’s precisely what our Brussel Sprouts Cups deliver. With bacon and cheese, these low-carb cups are super quick and easy. They’re perfect for a comforting Thanksgiving weekend breakfast, dinner, or brunch. Fully gluten-free and grain-free, filled with all the goodies from roasted Brussel sprouts, crispy bacon, and melted cheese, this dish will be a Thanksgiving favorite.
Get the Recipe: Thanksgiving Goodness: Brussel Sprouts Cups

Pumpkin Fries on a parchment paper with herbs.
Thanksgiving Craving: Pumpkin Fries. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Thanksgiving Craving: Pumpkin Fries

For those Thanksgiving cravings, we have Pumpkin Fries. They give you the feeling of real fries or wedges you’ve been longing for. It’s easy, fast, and tasty. Learn how to bake the pumpkin in the oven and how long to bake the fries to get them extra delicious. They have the same taste as sweet potato fries and are fully low carb, making them a perfect replacement for diabetics. This Thanksgiving, satisfy those cravings with a delicious and healthier alternative.
Get the Recipe: Thanksgiving Craving: Pumpkin Fries

By Zuzana Paar on November 15th, 2023
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